Symantec Proxy is designed to provide web security, web access control, and secure web gateway functionalities for organizations. It helps protect against web-based threats, enforce web usage policies, and provide secure access to internet resources.
Product | Market Share (%) |
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Symantec Proxy | 2.2% |
Cisco Umbrella | 16.7% |
Zscaler Internet Access | 14.5% |
Other | 66.6% |
Type | Title | Date | |
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Category | Secure Web Gateways (SWG) | Aug 29, 2025 | Download |
Product | Reviews, tips, and advice from real users | Aug 29, 2025 | Download |
Comparison | Symantec Proxy vs Cisco Umbrella | Aug 29, 2025 | Download |
Comparison | Symantec Proxy vs Fortinet FortiGate SWG | Aug 29, 2025 | Download |
Comparison | Symantec Proxy vs Prisma Access by Palo Alto Networks | Aug 29, 2025 | Download |
Title | Rating | Mindshare | Recommending | |
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Cisco Umbrella | 4.4 | 16.7% | 97% | 121 interviewsAdd to research |
Zscaler Internet Access | 4.2 | 14.5% | 98% | 57 interviewsAdd to research |
Company Size | Count |
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Small Business | 6 |
Midsize Enterprise | 4 |
Large Enterprise | 12 |
Company Size | Count |
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Small Business | 49 |
Midsize Enterprise | 36 |
Large Enterprise | 129 |
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Reviews from Real Users
Below are some reviews and helpful feedback written by Symantec Proxy users.
PeerSpot user, Consultant at a financial services firm, says that Symantec Proxy "...enables us to manage bandwidth for users based on their privilege levels. For example, if a user wants to use a certain application or resource, we can provide access based on their privileges."
PeerSpot user, General Manager & founder at a engineering company, writes that Symantec Proxy has "A complex deployment, no proper user reporting, and a proxy component that works."
Muhammad Salahuddin, Unit Head - Network and Security Solutions at FPM Solutions, states that Symantec Proxy has "Good URL filtering but is expensive and doesn't have good technical support services."
Symantec Proxy was previously known as Blue Coat Encrypted Traffic Management, ProxySG Appliance .
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Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
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Network Security Consultant at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees | 3.5 | I find Symantec Proxy valuable for its content inspection, caching, and security features, although support services need improvement. It's ideal for supercritical businesses, but costly for smaller firms. We deployed it in Azure with limited need to consider alternatives. |
Head of IT, Infrastructure, DevOps & Cyber Unit at a financial services firm with 201-500 employees | 4.5 | I use Symantec Proxy to access external networks securely, as my endpoints lack direct internet access. The GUI is effective, integration with FireGlass enhances compatibility, and improvements could be made with AI. Previously, I used Forcepoint Proxy but switched due to compatibility and integration challenges. |
L3 Engineer at Department of Finance - Abu Dhabi | 4.0 | I use Symantec Proxy for web and cloud security. Its reputation and categorization features are valuable, with room for improvement in reporting and user log access. Despite some admin overhead, network security has improved and scalability is excellent. |
Security Consultant at DXC Technology | 4.5 | I use Symantec Proxy for malware and content filtering, and its CPL code enables advanced actions. However, it needs a new WebSocket data category, improvement in internet stream categorization, and enhanced reporting features. The database categorization is highly accurate. |
Software Engineer at Rich Products | 4.0 | I have used Symantec Proxy for both user-based and enterprise levels, appreciating its confidence in URL classification and manipulation. While improvements are needed in policy management, it remains a top choice for a stable proxy solution. |
IT Security Analyst at Banco de Fomento Angola | 4.5 | In my experience with Symantec Proxy, the developer's assistance is valuable for seamless integration. However, issues with file processing and network stability need improvement. I previously used Fortinet and believe NetTempo may offer better file compression. |
Senior Architect at Migdal Insurance | 4.5 | I'm an architect, and we use Symantec Proxy for secure web surfing and threat prevention. It's robust with strong proxy and certificate capabilities. I am hoping for improvements in its cloud features in future releases. |
Security Pre-sales Engineer at Ingram Micro | 4.0 | I find the Global Intelligence Network to be the best feature of Symantec Proxy for its web filtering and risk management capabilities. However, the product's complexity is excessive, especially after moving from Java, which makes it challenging to use. |